Danube Wood(s) Route

Richness of Danube Forests and Wood Cultural Heritage (Tangible, Intangible) – Way Towards Sustainable Green Tourism Embedded in European Cultural Route of Danube Timber

Why did we gather to develop the Danube Wood(s) Route?

The Danube region boasts one of Europe’s richest forest inventories, including vast areas of pristine forests. These forests are home to endangered species and provide valuable ecosystem services that have sustained local communities for centuries. The region’s diverse wood cultural heritage is a core resource for sustainable green tourism development. However, despite its potential, wood cultural heritage and traditions are underutilized in tourism, with issues such as the destruction of wooden artifacts, the replacement of traditional buildings, and fading traditional craftsmanship. There is a lack of green business initiatives and sustainable local value chains that could promote the “wood civilization” and enhance eco-tourism. Additionally, young people and potential developers are not recognizing the value and opportunities in wood craftsmanship and green tourism. Forest biodiversity is also at risk due to the underutilization of traditional tree species.

What are the main expected outcomes of this 30-month international project?

The main objective is to ensure the long-term sustainable use and valorization of the Danube region’s forest resources (natural) and wood heritage (cultural). These resources will be leveraged to develop innovative services and products for sustainable ecotourism, creating a Danube Wood(s) cultural route rooted in traditional knowledge. This initiative aims to drive rural development in the region. The project aims to develop a strategic framework, enhance capacity building, and increase visibility to facilitate the establishment and promotion of the Danube Wood(s) cultural route.

Who are we?

Seventeen partners from eleven countries will collaborate over 30 months to establish and implement the Transnational Danube Wood(s) network.

Budget:
Total: 2.919.087,50 EUR
Interreg Funds: 2.919.087,50 EUR

Supported by Danube Region Programme

Programme priority: A more social Danube Region

Specific objective 3.3: Socio-economic development through heritage, culture and tourism

Project duration: 1. 1. 2024 – 30. 6. 2026

For more information visit

www.interreg-danube.eu/projects/danube-woodsroute

Lead Partner:

BSC, Business support centre L.t.d.,Kranj

Mrs. Helena Cvenkel

E: helena.cvenkel@bsc-kranj.si

T: +38642817239

Cesta Staneta Žagarja 37

4000 Kranj

Slovenia

Project Partner:

Danube Competence Center

Boris Čamernik

E: office@danubecc.org

Kneza Mihaila 30

Belgrade

Serbia

This project is supported by the Interreg Danube Region Programme project co-funded by the European Union.